That’s a wrap on the 7th annual From The Ground Up Show – and this year it was bolder and more heartfelt than ever!
Over the course of three incredible days – a conference, trade show, and consumer show – FTGU 2025 brought together a vibrant community of local food champions, industry professionals, and passionate consumers. What started as a simple mission to help BC brands grow has become so much more– an event rooted in community, celebration, and meaningful impact.
This year, for the first time ever, we opened our doors to the public for a consumer day, and we had no idea what to expect. What happened though, is something we’ll never forget. When we saw the line wrapping around the building before the doors even opened, we were moved to tears. BC showed up for local, and it meant the world to us.
2025 Exhibitor Stats:
- 52 Exhibitors
- 54% were new to FTGU
- They came from 21 cities around BC
- 56% were woman-owned
- 37% were people of colour owned
- 33% immigrant / new Canadian owned
- 10% youth-owned
- 4% Indigenous owned
Congratulations to This Year’s FTGU Award Winners
These honours are especially meaningful because they are voted on by the attendees of trade show day – buyers from multiple market channels and other key industry members.
Outstanding Product – GOLD
Dicky’s Dumps
Outstanding Product – SILVER
Fromage Protein Pops
Outstanding Product – BRONZE
Yumasoy
Best Booth
Little Spoon Ice Cream
A Mission That Guides Us
At the heart of From The Ground Up is a simple mission: To grow BC local food and beverage brands.
We believe in local. Always have. And that’s why we’re proud to partner with organizations like LOCO BC and ShareWares, whose values reflect our own – building strong, resilient local economies, championing sustainability, and enriching our communities.
Thank You!
To every BC brand that came with passion, purpose, and amazing products, you are the heart of this show.
To our 2025 sponsors, both returning and new, thank you for believing in From the Ground Up.
Marquee: BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Silver: LabelOne, FCC, Rayacom | Racer Boxes, Stingray
Bronze: Great Little Box Co. | Ideon, Fasken, Klondike Cold Storage, The Writer Eats, Overtime Marketing
And to every attendee, buyer, and curious foodie: your support fuels this event.
We’re already excited for what next year will bring!
Waitlists for FTGU 2026 are now open!
View the 2025 From the Ground Up Gallery here!
